Arsenal resume pursuit of Everton defender Jagielka

Arsenal have rekindled their interest in Everton's Phil Jagielka but will struggle to land him.

Manager Arsene Wenger tried to sign the England defender last summer only to be rebuffed and the Frenchman is facing a similar scenario this time with Everton reluctant to sell.

In demand: Everton defender Jagielka (centre) is wanted by Arsenal

Their resolve is such that Wenger has lined up Birmingham's Scott Dann as a fall-back option, even though Stoke are advanced in negotiations with the £15m-rated defender.

Wenger intends to spend around £60m this summer but faces a battle to hold on to left back Gael Clichy after Roma made it clear they are ready to offer him a staggering £30m in wages over a five-year contract.

On the move: Liverpool and Roma are interested in Clichy

The 25-year-old, who has one year left on his Arsenal deal, is the subject of a £5m offer from Liverpool but had been leaning towards negotiating a new contract with Arsenal.